Couple Relationships and well being in a marriage

Normally when I think about being married I see it as just a piece of paper making everything an "us" factor. Everything is shared. It takes two people to show and make a commitment to one another. A wedding does not necessarily have to happen to make a commitment. I never thought about how it can promote good mental, financial, or physical health for someone. (marriage power-point).

 I do believe that there are things such as finance security, easier access to health insurance, and having the support from one another in a marriage can help promote good health for someone. Though, some of these can be done without having to be married. I know some insurance allows others to be covered as long as your living under the same roof. Financial means may also rank higher for married people but in my case it would hurt me. They may be less likely to live in poverty but for many we should all have family support. That is one great thing for me, is that I have my family that support me and help me when I need it. 

In the physical health of a marriage, married couples tend to live longer. I can see this as accurate because it is likely that the person will always be by your side. In other cases people are married because they cannot afford a divorce.
With the relationship I am in now, I know right now even if I were married, my physical, mental, and financial health would be a bigger mess than it is now just being in the relationship. Though, from taking the love inventories and showing we are compatible, the relationship just needs work and responsibility needs to have a step up before I ever agree to getting married. 

I believe my mental health would reduce depressive symptoms in a marriage because it is easier to keep a commitment, harder to cheat with a band around your finger, sharing a home with someone. That being said, it can be easier to trust someone who is suppose to come home to you every night. Therefore, I feel like I would not feel as depressed. I feel like I would not get the achy feeling in my stomach as well, knowing that my loved one is coming home to me. 

When I learned about marriage at age, it was interesting to me because I made a goal for myself, I wanted to marry at the age of 23. Luckily, that is ranked to have the highest life satisfaction. Teen marriage has the highest distress in a marriage. I would describe my relationship as a cohabitor because I do not care to get married so young. I believe age in a marriage does matter, it plays a big effect of each persons lives, and age can very much depend on their lifestyles. there is much more differences because of the time frame and how each was raised. Most relationships I know that has had a big age difference has not worked out.

My overall thought about marriage being a healthier lifestyle is debatable. I do not disagree nor do I agree because it all depends on a person and the couple. Who wants to be committed who wants the status of "US" and everything being shared, maybe people have a stronger family relationships where they are better off staying with rather than someone who has nasty addictions for example no matter how in love two people are. After learning about marriage and its health benefits, I see marriage as just another step of a relationship with a greater bond. Though, because two people love each other and want a commitment, marriage does not have to been the answer.